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California Truck Accidents are on the Rise

By John Bisnar

Sadly our state has become increasingly filled with news stories of innocent people becoming seriously injured or killed by unsafe truck driving practices. They may all seem like accidents of nature, yet many patterns emerge, revealing disturbing truths about the trucking industry and its role in truck accidents across our state. Driver fatigue is responsible for roughly 30 percent of all commercial truck accidents and 1 in 4 truckers surveyed admitted to have fallen asleep at the wheel in the past month alone. This is comparable to a weapon of mass destruction when 50,000 to 80,000 pounds of metal are neglected while they move at high speeds alongside families on the road. A California truck accident attorney has the necessary experience and can help your case if you have been injured in a truck accident.
Driver fatigue is not just a natural part of the job as many may think. Despite California rules for a maximum of 11 consecutive driving hours at a time and 14 hours maximum on-duty, with a minimum of 10 consecutive off-duty shifts, drivers often cannot practice these rules because of pressure from their companies. To save money and put profit first, oversized loads and unrealistic schedules force drivers to practice reckless driving. They often miss much-needed sleep in order to keep their jobs and make it on time to the destinations.

Studies show that driving while fatigued can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving. The widespread use of stimulants such as methamphetamines to stay awake causes even more accidents with the side effects of hallucinations, jitteriness, loss of control, and overall poor judgment. If you suspect you have been in an accident where the driver was fatigued or sleep-deprived, you may have the right to significant compensation from the actual truck company that employed the driver. Contacting a professional California Truck Accident Lawyer is indispensible for your case.

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Trucks have always been considered safer due to their stronger build, but in reality their higher center of gravity makes them more prone to rollover. What do you think?

We’ve noticed more and more truck accidents over the last few years. Truck drivers need to be regulated more with their hours of sleep to driving. Not sure how else to prevent an increase in these accidents.

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